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2010 - 2011

Year at a Glance

Thank you! Golf Outing Charter Sponsors

Council #4188 Clawson

NEW ASOC Mission Statement

To advocate and support meaningful participation in all aspects of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.

Aligning Strategic Focus


Create and Improve Opportunities and Services for Teens and Adults

Emphasizing Vocational Skill Building

Universal employability soft skills taught at OATS GOALS Program

Emphasizing Vocational Skill Building

Universal employability soft skills taught at Dutton Farm

Emphasizing Employment
David Dewitt Taylor of Dazzle Do Time appears at the Friendship Club Socials

Micro-industry Products and Services

Emphasizing Employment
Micro-industry Products and Services
Carries Pillows, Dylans Calendars RMS Communications and Robins Roadside Kits are featured at the Golf Outing

Emphasizing Employment

Justin Velasco is contracted by ASOC to be the Website Calendar Administrator

Collaborating to Improve Employment Outcomes

Collaborating with providers, state agencies and the schools to increase meaningful and sustainable employment for people with ASD.

Collaborating to Improve Employment Outcomes

Advocating for enhanced and coordinated vocational training content, opportunities and the delivery of services

Creating New Resources


Getting My Own Address Guide
for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities

Collaborating for Outreach


Special education advocacy Government financial benefit coordination Estate plan counseling Guardianship and alternative counseling Information referral services

ASOC Outreach

Autism Friendship Club Socials for Teens and Young Adults

Video Games Air Hockey, Ping Pong Talent Show Dance and Gym Board Games Pizza and Snacks

ASOC Outreach
Teen and Adult Holiday Party
At OUCares Supported by the Oakland University Baseball Team

ASOC Outreach

After Hours Adult Socials


At OUCares

ASOC Outreach
Kids Night In Parents Day Out Sibshops At Judson Center

ASOC Outreach
Supporting families through the phone line and Email averaging 20 calls per month

Connecting Each Other NEW Updated Website


Coming soon!

ASOC Board of Directors Governance


Renewed All Charitable Standings Instituted additional policies Updated Bylaws

Advocacy Efforts
Autism Insurance Reform Legislation

Early therapeutic intervention makes a significant impact

Advocacy Efforts Collaborating on common needs with Autism Alliance of Michigan and other ASD organizations

Advocacy Efforts
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority Consumer Advisory Committee

Community Awareness and Education

Providing the ASD Awareness Kit

Your support makes a HUGE difference!

Thank you!

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